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Violence
Barely any
A murder; a shooting
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief sexual references
Substance Use
Some
Morse's heavy real-ale drinking throughout
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of mortality, secrets, and the pleasure of a mind still working
What this book is about
Dexter's 1996 Inspector Morse novel interweaves a shooting in Oxford with Morse's discovery that he has a serious health condition. Among Dexter's most personal and moving. Features Morse's characteristic drinking and a complex mystery. For older teens and adults.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Morse's heavy drinking
Health crisis
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